Maintenance Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring plant equipment operates effectively and maintaining high standards of machinery. Applicants should have a BTEC/C&G in electrical or mechanical engineering, with experience in a similar role essential. This role offers a supportive environment, with opportunities for personal development and career growth.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition training is an advantage.
• Work experience in food manufacturing is desirable.
• Competent at conducting electrical work safely.
• Excellent organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant equipment functions correctly.
• Maintain equipment to meet intended purpose.
• Provide training for production machinery setups.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical work competency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

BTEC/C&G in electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team working full time, onsite, to provide skilled support in matters relating to premises maintenance and machinery repair.

We encourage new ideas and perspectives, in a supportive environment. You will benefit from personal development and training, working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding food manufacturing business, who will support you to achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring plant equipment is operated and functioning in the correct manner.
• Maintaining equipment on a daily basis to ensure it is fit for its intended purpose.
• Ensuring appropriate housekeeping standards are maintained on a daily basis.
• Continually developing to improve operations to drive improvements in quality, cost and safety.
• Assisting production with machinery problems and setups, providing relevant training when appropriate.
• Fault finding and diagnostics.
• Following a PPM schedule and recording follow up work.
• Responsible for the protecting, at all times, of the integrity of the Company through positive and constructive actions and attitude.

Qualifications

• A BTEC/C&G in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification. Having 18thEdition training would be an advantage.
• An appropriate post-apprenticeship in food manufacturing or work experience in a food manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Appropriate work experience in a similar role is essential.
• Competent at working with electricity and conducting electrical work in a safe manner.
• Experience of problem solving and troubleshooting electrical issues through to resolution.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, commitment and the ability to accept responsibility are key in this role.
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.